All articles by George McDade – Page 8
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IT InterviewMartyn Mathews: Why education is vital to reinvigorating the insurance industry
‘Transparency leads to trust and the more we have of that, the more the industry will grow,’ says managing director
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NewsFOS data shows travel insurance complaints up 17%
‘High uphold rates can be far more damaging to trust than sheer volume alone and, as this FOS data shows, some insurers still have work to do,’ says co-founder
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NewsSigns cyber market ‘stagnating’ as premium growth slows – Moody’s
Europe’s “lower penetration rates and increased regulatory requirements” drove the majority of growth as worldwide premium increases slowed
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NewsLondon company market sees strong treaty reinsurance growth
‘Our latest data shows that the growth rate for reinsurance treaties in the London company market continues to outstrip that of the sector as a whole,’ says director
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NewsAutomatic drivers paying nearly double for motor insurance
‘The advanced technology involved with automatic cars, from complex gearboxes to integrated electronics, makes them more expensive to repair or replace after an accident,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisOzempic confusion putting travel insurance at risk for thousands
‘This confusion isn’t academic, it has real consequences for millions of Britons purchasing travel and health insurance,’ says chief executive
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NewsRichard Tomlinson leaves Percayso after seven years in charge
‘We remain focused on supporting the insurance sector with market-leading solutions, while building the capabilities that will underpin our future growth,’ says chief executive
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NewsRSA appoints new vice president of eTrade for UK commercial lines
‘Her extensive experience driving service, proposition development and broker experience will be critical to the successful launch of new eTrade products,’ says managing director
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NewsLloyd’s half year results show profit fall despite GWP growth
‘Despite a more challenging pricing environment and heightened uncertainty, the market continues to innovate and expand the global reach of the Lloyd’s platform,’ says chief executive
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NewsLiberty Specialty Markets appoints new head of client and broker distribution
‘His experience in client and broker distribution will be instrumental in evolving and harmonising our approach,’ says president
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NewsAlchemy agrees sale of Apollo to NASDAQ-listed Skyward Specialty
‘This transaction is a fantastic result for our investors and we are confident the business will continue to thrive through its new partnership,’ says partner
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NewsAviva catches ‘injured’ fraudster on reality TV show and riding rollercoaster
Aviva has revealed that it prevented £60m in fraudulent claims in the first half of 2025
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NewsBridgehaven appoints ex-Canopius leader as head of underwriting strategy
‘He is highly regarded as a multiclass and jurisdiction reinsurance expert, making him a great addition to the Bridgehaven team,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsConsilium grows professional and executive risk team with two appointments
‘They will be integral to driving growth and cementing our standing in the market,’ says managing director
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NewsIntermediary launches new Lloyd’s-backed ‘hyper speciality’ MGA
‘Our vision is to create a hyper focused MGA, remaining true to our non-standard, specialty roots,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisMotor insurance switching reaches historic low – are GIPP rules finally making an impact?
Over three years on from the introduction of the FCA’s GIPP rules, their impact may seem underwhelming, but is the scrapping of the “loyalty penalty” finally starting to have an effect on consumer behaviour?
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NewsNBS Underwriting unites core covers in new contractors combined product
‘By broadening the cover and ensuring it is straightforward to place, we are strengthening our proposition in the construction sector and supporting brokers,’ says managing director
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NewsCyber insurance tipped as commercial brokers’ biggest opportunity
‘Both insurers and reinsurers are diversifying their strategies to tap into emerging risks, which will support growth in the cyber insurance market,’ says analyst
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News AnalysisCommercial lines index hints that soft market may be bottoming out
‘While it is unclear when markets will harden, the decrease in rate softening is an indication that this may be starting to happen and this will be welcome news,’ says director
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NewsFCA removes reporting requirement that affects 36,000 firms
‘We only ask for the data we need, making sure it’s proportionate, to reduce unnecessary burdens,’ says chief data officer
